Maddox Jolie Drops 'Pitt' from Surname: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Family Rift Deepens in 2026
Maddox Jolie Drops 'Pitt': A Major Statement in the Ongoing Jolie-Pitt Family Drama
The long-standing rift between the former Hollywood power couple continues to make headlines in 2026.
The legal and emotional battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has taken another public turn. In a move that has stunned many Hollywood insiders, their eldest son, Maddox Jolie, has reportedly made the decision to drop "Pitt" from his surname in recent professional projects.
A Public Statement
Observers first noticed the change in the credits of his mother's latest film production. While he previously went by Maddox Jolie-Pitt, he is now listed simply as Maddox Jolie. Sources close to the family suggest that this is not a legal name change yet, but a clear sign of where his loyalties lie.
Brad Pitt’s Reaction
"It’s sad. This is a textbook example of a successful campaign to separate a family," a source close to Pitt reportedly told TMZ. The actor's representatives have frequently hinted that the children have been alienated from their father since the 2016 split.
A Growing Trend Among the Siblings?
Maddox isn't the first of the Jolie-Pitt children to distance themselves from their father's name. In previous months, Zahara Jolie and Vivienne Jolie have also made public appearances where they opted not to use the "Pitt" surname. This coordinated shift has led many to believe the family divide is deeper than ever as the kids reach adulthood.
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